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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 238.36 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 238.36 and 141.76 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 238.36 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/238.36 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 238.36 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 33,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789.91/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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